Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Councils are currently approving and implementing plans for the Department for Work and Pensions' Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship.
Croydon Council approved a £19.7 million Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 27 September 2026, to be distributed from April 2026 to March 2029. Kensington and Chelsea's Leadership Team approved a delivery plan for the Crisis and Resilience Fund on 23 September 2026. Croydon's Cabinet also approved strategies for a crisis resilience fund on 23 September 2026. Haringey Council approved an interim policy for the 2026/27 CRF on 10 July 2026.
The DWP also supports employment initiatives, with Barnet's Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee receiving an update on the WorkWell programme on 18 September 2026. Bromley Council continues its 'Connect to Work' scheme, run with the DWP, to support residents into employment, as discussed on 14 October 2025. Haringey Council expanded its financial support team with a £1.74 million investment, approved on 10 July 2026, as part of its efforts to tackle child poverty.
No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Department for Work and Pensions. The DWP is a UK government department responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy, which funds services like the 'Connect to Work' employment service.
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